Strippers, Stitch-n-Glue, and Other Wood CompositeDiscuss strippers (wood strip and fiberglass), stitch-and-glue and other techniques combining wood and modern chemistry in this forum.Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:58:39 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:58:39 +0000WCHA Forumshttp://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?forums/strippers-stitch-n-glue-and-other-wood-composite.7/
Snowshoe 12 Skin on Frame needs new coatingSat, 06 Jun 2020 15:49:14 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/snowshoe-12-skin-on-frame-needs-new-coating.16974/
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Thanks, Dan]]>4Jig for rolling bevel on strip-builtMon, 11 May 2020 19:31:14 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/jig-for-rolling-bevel-on-strip-built.16915/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/jig-for-rolling-bevel-on-strip-built.16915/invalid@example.com (Rob Stevens)Rob Stevenshttps://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/ca...ols/robo-bevel-strip-built-boat-beveling-tool]]>Fiberglass help!Mon, 04 May 2020 17:14:47 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/fiberglass-help.16893/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/fiberglass-help.16893/invalid@example.com (Megan)Megan
I am trying to figure out how to rescue my boat. I can lightly sand and get rid of the big mistakes and accept the little ones. I can sand aggressively and go through my Fiberglass inspots. If I do that I'm not sure if I should do another coat of resin or is I should put on a layer of lighter Fiberglass.

Any feedback is welcome.]]>5Grand Laker PlansThu, 23 Apr 2020 18:48:21 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/grand-laker-plans.15943/
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Thanks]]>3Wide stripsSun, 16 Feb 2020 19:13:30 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/wide-strips.16716/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/wide-strips.16716/invalid@example.com (Pantry3cow)Pantry3cow
Thanks in advance.]]>4Skid protectionWed, 01 Jan 2020 00:45:20 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/skid-protection.14946/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/skid-protection.14946/invalid@example.com (GaryAlan)GaryAlan12Mixing brands of VarnishTue, 17 Dec 2019 18:08:46 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/mixing-brands-of-varnish.16264/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/mixing-brands-of-varnish.16264/invalid@example.com (Norm Hein)Norm HeinView attachment 42293]]>13Newbie To Forum And Potential Stripper BuyerSun, 10 Nov 2019 02:33:11 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/newbie-to-forum-and-potential-stripper-buyer.15491/
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I'm a newbie to the forum and I am considering the purchase of a cedar strip canoe. I have come across one advertised that I am interested in. I haven't gone to look at it yet but I have some photos of the boat. It looks from the photos that the exterior hull is in good condition, but the interior and gunwales look like they are in not the best condition. Before I even go take a look at it I was wondering if those of you in the know could take a look at the pictures and point...

Newbie To Forum And Potential Stripper Buyer]]>25Wood hatch cover for dry storage/floatation chamberMon, 14 Oct 2019 00:07:39 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/wood-hatch-cover-for-dry-storage-floatation-chamber.16198/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/wood-hatch-cover-for-dry-storage-floatation-chamber.16198/invalid@example.com (Rob Learmont)Rob Learmont
I plan on installing bulkheads in the bow and stern to use as dry storage/floatation chambers. I have seen several pictures of the round plastic hatch covers. While this concept is what I am looking for, I really don't want to add plastic anything to my wooden creation.
I was curious as to anyone else that made or...

here are some pics. It still needs varnish on the hull, and Watco on the trim....

Black Pearl a Cabon/Kevlar build]]>61st Time Fiberglassing issuesWed, 29 May 2019 04:59:40 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/1st-time-fiberglassing-issues.16220/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/1st-time-fiberglassing-issues.16220/invalid@example.com (Rob Learmont)Rob Learmont
This is my first attempt at fiberglassing and my first cedar strip canoe.
I watched every video and read every article on fiberglassing that I could find over the last few months trying to prepare for my own attempt, but there is something different about doing it for yourself that can't be learned for watching and reading.
1. Seal coat. I decided to do a seal coat before wetting the glass. MAS Epoxy...

1st Time Fiberglassing issues]]>15Cane seat alternativeMon, 27 May 2019 13:42:44 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/cane-seat-alternative.16221/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/cane-seat-alternative.16221/invalid@example.com (Lickboot)Lickboot2Fiberglassing questionTue, 21 May 2019 12:18:48 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/fiberglassing-question.16207/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/fiberglassing-question.16207/invalid@example.com (Rob Learmont)Rob Learmont
I have been reading every article and watching every video I can find since this will be my first attempt at fiberglass and epoxy.
Since I got the plans from Northwest Canoe company, I chose to order the glass and epoxy from them. I will be using 6oz cloth and MAS epoxy with slow hardener.
I plan on doing a seal coat first before wetting the fiberglass.
Now for the question....
After wetting the glass doing...

Fiberglassing question]]>10Painting accent strips then epoxyThu, 09 May 2019 20:24:50 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/painting-accent-strips-then-epoxy.16185/
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For my boat and wood, I have to spray a tiny flash clear coat, then my paint, the clear coat is to stop paint bleed in the wood.]]>3Mid West Mtn Spring Event, and canoe Auction. April 27Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:38:19 +0000http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/mid-west-mtn-spring-event-and-canoe-auction-april-27.16154/
http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/mid-west-mtn-spring-event-and-canoe-auction-april-27.16154/invalid@example.com (Jim Dodd)Jim Dodd
It would be fun to meet up with other area builders !

So as you guys can see in the pictures there is a pretty good bow of the strips between station 1 and 3. That bow of the strips is consistent on both the Bow and Stern of the boat. And also on both sides of the hull. My question is what would cause something like that. Hopefully you can see in the...